Apart from identifying those frags for me. Can you explain in SIMPLE TERMS the difference between Chypre, Fougere and Oriental. I've read the notes on these types onlnie, but that hasn't helped me too much thus far.

Re: What types are those fragrances? (Chype, Fougere...)?

Have you seen The H&R Geneology for masculine fragrances? I found it quite interesting. I searched it, found my favorites and along with researching the opinions here in the reviews area and in the directory area I was able to get better feel for the fougere / chypre / oriental categorizations.

At the bottom: "Published by Haarmann & Reimer - A Development of the Model by Grayson Associated, Inc." A link can be found by search the site or go to this thread, locate the 5th post down (thank you mr. foetitus) for the link.

Chypre: Chypre by Coty enjoyed such success in 1917 that "chypre" is now a generic name for a whole category of timeless, classic perfumes. The compositions are based on oak moss, ciste-labdanum, patchouli and bergamot accords. The richness of chypre notes mixes wonderfully with fruity or floral notes. This family is made up of distinguished, instantly recognizable fragrances.

Fougeres are typically a sub-group of either Orientals or Aromatics, and in each case follow that note, with an accord characterised by lavender, woody, coumarin, geranium and oak moss notes.